Program Coordinator

How to Apply

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Job Summary

The School of Public Health is looking for a Program Coordinator to support our MPH Core program . This program emphasizes skills for public health practice and emphasizes courses in health education, health management and policy, and leadership and communication. You will provide administrative and operational support for both the Master of Public Health (MPH) Core program and the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process. You will report to the Senior Director of Integrative Education and Accreditation.

Mission Statement

A strength of the SPH community is its commitment to attracting, training and engaging students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, values and perspectives. We seek to create an environment that invites and values the contributions of everyone so that we can fulfill our public health mission. Toward this end, we are committed to honest and respectful dialogue, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and managing tensions and different viewpoints with maturity, sensitivity and as growth opportunities. We view this approach to diversity as fundamental to achieving our educational, research, practice and professional development goals because it provides opportunities for us to expand our horizons, learn from each other and do our best work.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

MPH Core Program Support

• Delegate tasks to student workers, establish tracking systems, and ensure completion of delegated tasks.
• Help organize and promote MPH Core program events, including orientation sessions and capstone presentations.
• Work with faculty to develop, implement, and report out program evaluation processes.

CEPH Accreditation Support

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to collect and organize documentation required for CEPH accreditation.
• Help prepare reports and self-study materials for CEPH site visits.
• Track progress on accreditation-related action items and deadlines.
• Manage the supporting documentation of a CEPH self-study process (e.g., electronic resource file).
• Help develop and implement quality improvement initiatives based on CEPH feedback.

Additional responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for both the MPH Core program and CEPH accreditation processes.
• Be the point of contact for students, faculty, and external stakeholders regarding MPH Core and CEPH-related inquiries.
• Approve timesheets and process vendor payments.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and meeting minutes that document key actions, decisions, and due dates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes within both the MPH Core program and CEPH accreditation efforts.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DropBox, Zoom, and Google collaboration tools
• Demonstrated experience managing and tracking complex projects
• Experience with curriculum management systems and student information databases
• Familiarity with accreditation processes in higher education

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position, and details can be worked out with your supervisor. You will work during non-business hours a few times a year, including nights and weekends.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253194

Working Title

Program Coordinator

Job Title

Academic Program Specialist

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

School Pub Health

Department

SPHDO-Instructional Services

Posting Begin/End Date

8/20/2024 - 9/03/2024

Salary

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Career Interest

Academic & Student Services